Demetri meets a woman he is interested in getting to know better. When he finds out her name is Tamar, he decides not to pursue dating her because his ex-girlfriend, about whom he has negative feelings, was named Tamar. Demetri's negative feelings associated with a name are influenced by his ______.
A) field of experience
B) culture
C) language
D) stereotypes

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Demetri's negative feelings are influenced by his field of experience, which includes his personal history and interactions, particularly with his ex-girlfriend named Tamar. This has led him to associate the name Tamar with negative emotions, affecting his decision-making regarding the new acquaintance.

Demetri Meets a Woman He Is Interested in Getting to Know